Navigator of the Seas - Mexican Riviera
This week-long round-trip from Los Angeles hits the Mexican Riviera's big three - Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta - bracketed by three relaxed sea days. It's the itinerary where Navigator's amplified pool deck, waterslides and bars get room to breathe compared with the ship's quick weekend runs.
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Ship Details — Navigator of the Seas
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Year Built
2002
Tonnage
139,999 GT
Passengers
3,286
Crew
1,232
Decks
14
Class
Voyager Class
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 3 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Los Angeles, CA port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Los Angeles, CA
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Cabo San Lucas port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cabo San Lucas
MexicoPort - Day 4Mazatlán port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Mazatlán
MexicoPort - Day 5Puerto Vallarta port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Puerto Vallarta
MexicoPort Day 6 · At sea
Day 7 · At sea
- Day 8Los Angeles, CA port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Los Angeles, CA
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Navigator of the Seas
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Navigator of the Seas sailing. Distilled from 198 traveler threads, Cruise Critic member reviews and travel blogs.
Navigator of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's West Coast workhorse, running short 3-4 night Catalina/Ensenada loops and week-long Mexican Riviera runs from Los Angeles year-round. What stands out in traveler chatter is how well the 2019 'Royal Amplified' refit landed: the Blaster aqua coaster, revamped Caribbean-resort pool deck and new bars like the Bamboo Room make the 2002-built ship feel like a modern one wherever it matters. The vibe depends heavily on the sailing - weekend 3-nighters skew young and rowdy with a well-earned booze-cruise reputation, while the 7-night Mexican Riviera trips draw a calmer, more family-and-couples crowd.
What People Love
- The Blaster aqua coaster - at over 800 feet the longest waterslide at sea - is consistently called the best thrill on any West Coast ship
- The $115 million 2019 amplification left the pool deck, bars and waterslides feeling like a much newer ship than its 2002 build year suggests
- Unbeatable value for a quick getaway - 3-4 night sailings from Los Angeles regularly price under $100 per person per night
Common Complaints
- Weekend 3-night sailings have a genuine party-boat reputation - travelers report heavy drinking crowds and packed late-night venues
- Ensenada is widely considered the weakest port on the itinerary, with many passengers choosing to stay on the ship
- Catalina Island requires tendering, which can eat an hour or more of a short port day when seas are rough